Friendship Sage

Scientific Name: Salvia 'Amistad'

Common names: Friendship Sage 

Plant Type: Perennial 

Lighting requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Height: 3-4 feet

Width: 2-3 feet

Seasonal interest: Summer to fall, with deep purple to violet tubular flowers

Drought tolerance: Moderate

Deer resistance: Yes

Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees

Hardiness Zones: 8-11

Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

pH range: 6.0 - 7.5

Native to: *Parentage native to South America (particularly Argentina and Paraguay)

Potential disease issues: Spider mites are a common occurrence. Prevent with liquid seaweed.

Parentage: Salvia guaranitica and Salvia gesneriiflora

Fun Facts: The name "Amistad" means "friendship" in Spanish.

Notes: I typically cut this guy back 2-3 times during the growing season to keep it a more manageable size with multiple bloom flushes. I have a client that grows these in the shade. They don't perform well if they don't receive at least a few hours of direct sun. Black and Blue Sage would be a better option for lower light.